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People need food. People need shelter. But people don't need dance to survive. So why does it matter? It's a question Oniyasha keeps asking, unaware the answer will make him the father of a performance art inseparable from Japan's cultural heritage.
20261 season
AnimeDramaInspiring
AnimeDramaInspiring
20261 season
TV-14
Season 1
12 episodes
  • 1. Why Do People Dance?

    1. Why Do People Dance?

    In the midst of an era of conflict, Oniyasha wrestles with a question he cannot answer.
    In the midst of an era of conflict, Oniyasha wrestles with a question he cannot answer.
    TV-14
    24min
    Jun 28, 2026
  • 2. You Have a Body

    2. You Have a Body

    Fascinated by the woman's haunting performance, Oniyasha seeks her out and requests to watch her dance again.
    Fascinated by the woman's haunting performance, Oniyasha seeks her out and requests to watch her dance again.
    TV-14
    24min
    Jul 5, 2026
  • 3. You Have Your Own Sense of "Good"

    3. You Have Your Own Sense of "Good"

    The Kanze Troupe has a once-in-a-lifetime chance to perform for the shogun, but it's an opportunity that weighs heavily on Oniyasha's shoulders.
    The Kanze Troupe has a once-in-a-lifetime chance to perform for the shogun, but it's an opportunity that weighs heavily on Oniyasha's shoulders.
    TV-14
    24min
    Jul 12, 2026
  • 4. Differing Scales of Progress

    4. Differing Scales of Progress

    As the Kanze Troupe takes the stage at Imakumano, Oniyasha gains a new perspective on both his father and the shogun.
    As the Kanze Troupe takes the stage at Imakumano, Oniyasha gains a new perspective on both his father and the shogun.
    TV-14
    24min
    Jul 19, 2026
  • 5. A Budding Throb

    5. A Budding Throb

    Two rival troupes hold a competition, and the stakes couldn't be higher. The losing troupe must forfeit the shogun's patronage and disband.
    Two rival troupes hold a competition, and the stakes couldn't be higher. The losing troupe must forfeit the shogun's patronage and disband.
    TV-14
    24min
    Jul 26, 2026
  • 6. Connection

    6. Connection

    Oniyasha gets a second chance, but he'll have to regain his confidence before facing Zojiro again.
    Oniyasha gets a second chance, but he'll have to regain his confidence before facing Zojiro again.
    TV-14
    24min
    Aug 2, 2026
  • 7. In Between

    7. In Between

    Oniyasha and Kogane struggle to accept Toku's fate.
    Oniyasha and Kogane struggle to accept Toku's fate.
    TV-14
    24min
    Aug 9, 2026
  • 8. To the Other Side of the Bridge

    8. To the Other Side of the Bridge

    Oniyasha's stunning performance compels Zojiro to concede defeat. Yet the competition continues, and both performers are forced to face their own limitations.
    Oniyasha's stunning performance compels Zojiro to concede defeat. Yet the competition continues, and both performers are forced to face their own limitations.
    TV-14
    24min
    Aug 16, 2026
  • 9. Concealed Feelings

    9. Concealed Feelings

    Oniyasha and Zojiro have decided to collaborate, but that doesn't mean everyone is happy about it. Meanwhile, Chiharu struggles with feelings of inadequacy.
    Oniyasha and Zojiro have decided to collaborate, but that doesn't mean everyone is happy about it. Meanwhile, Chiharu struggles with feelings of inadequacy.
    TV-14
    24min
    Aug 23, 2026
  • 10. A World Overflowing

    10. A World Overflowing

    Oniyasha and Zojiro take the stage for the final round, but the competition will end in a way no one predicted.
    Oniyasha and Zojiro take the stage for the final round, but the competition will end in a way no one predicted.
    TV-14
    24min
    Aug 30, 2026
  • 11. The Moon Before It's Full

    11. The Moon Before It's Full

    Years later, the leader of the Hiyoshi Troupe, Inuo, receives a message telling him to come to Sanjobomon.
    Years later, the leader of the Hiyoshi Troupe, Inuo, receives a message telling him to come to Sanjobomon.
    TV-14
    24min
    Sep 6, 2026
  • 12. Reclaiming Intentions

    12. Reclaiming Intentions

    Burdened by a changing body, Oniyasha returns to old friends and the village he once called home. Perhaps he can find the resolve to move forward there.
    Burdened by a changing body, Oniyasha returns to old friends and the village he once called home. Perhaps he can find the resolve to move forward there.
    TV-14
    24min
    Sep 13, 2026
  • The World Is Dancing
    AnimeDramaInspiring
    20261 season
    People need food. People need shelter. But people don't need dance to survive. So why does it matter? It's a question Oniyasha keeps asking, unaware the answer will make him the father of a performance art inseparable from Japan's cultural heritage.
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    nudityviolencefoul languagesexual contentFlashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
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